Idea Frontier Academy vs Southside El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 470 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Frontier Academy
Brownsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
675 students
Southside El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
| Measure | Idea Frontier Academy Brownsville, Texas | Southside El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3854 of 4,686 | #3913 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39589 of 50,301 | #40053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 675 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Brownsville | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.4 vs 27.6).
- •Idea Frontier Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 95.6%).
- •Southside El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 21.1).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Idea Frontier Academy better than Southside El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Idea Frontier Academy and Southside El?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Frontier Academy: 675. Southside El: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Frontier Academy and Southside El rank in Texas?
Idea Frontier Academy is 3854th of 4,686 and Southside El is 3913th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).